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The Access and Eligibility Services Leadership Conference is an immersive, three-day event that will provide vision, inspiration, and actionable training designed to increase leadership effectiveness. The conference will focus on connecting AES leaders to our mission by reaffirming agency values and defining our collective purpose. 

This year’s conference theme, “Next Level Leadership: The Power of Us” encourages leaders to have a growth mindset and be intentional about their own development, so they can better serve and develop those around them.
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Welcome to the Party: Every Conversation Counts
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom D/E
This session will emphasize the importance of creating a psychologically safe work environment through continuous, genuine communication. It compares fostering workplace trust and openness to hosting a party, where leaders and team members build authentic connections that promote comfort and collaboration. Each interaction contributes to a supportive culture, and effective communication requires understanding each person's perspective. Ultimately, the goal is to build a workplace where meaningful, connected conversations lead to stronger teams and more fulfilling work relationships.

After participating in this session learners will be able to: 
  • Recognize the important roles leaders have in establishing good communication practices in their teams.
  • Understand why building authentic relationships with team members is crucial for psychological safety.
  • See how a connected team leads to a strong team.
  • Identify the three levels of conversations and how to approach them.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Albert

Ryan Albert

Internal Communications Director, Strategic Engagement & Employee Support
Ryan is the director of the AES Internal Communications team, which supports all areas of AES. The team helps spread the word about projects, initiatives, and organizational updates that affect team members across the state.Ryan has a journalism degree from San Diego State University... Read More →
avatar for Matt Mossman

Matt Mossman

Information Specialist, Strategic Engagement & Employee Support
Since 2020, Matt has served as a Communications Specialist on the Internal Communications team, doing “jack of all trades" work” that includes everything from writing and editing to coming up with silly skits and activities for SEES to do at State Office Staff Meetings, being... Read More →
Wednesday December 4, 2024 1:30pm - 3:00pm CST
Grand Ballroom D/E
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